Personal Nutrition :

This text is a brief, no chemistry introduction to nutrition that emphasizes how to eat and stay healthy. Students are shown how to evaluate nutrition claims and information as well as how to assess and adjust their personal nutrition habits and practices. The text is very consumer-oriented. Personal and practical approach includes scorecards that allow students to rate their own diets and Consumer Tips that provide practical suggestions for how to shop, eat out, etc. New Check Yourself Review Questions allow students to test their comprehension of chapter knowledge. Fully revised Food Pyramid, labeling guidelines, antioxidants, phytochemicals, food safety, healthful ethnic cuisines, and more.